Dark Davos: Escort Services “Completely Booked” As WEF Begins The 54th annual gathering of the World Economic Forum begins today in the small Alpine resort town of Davos. The invitation-only meeting brings…
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Russia to deport Syrian migrants
The individuals came to the far northern Murmansk Region seeking entry to the EU via Finland A local court in Murmansk Region, northern Russia, has ordered the deportation three Syrian migrants who…
Russian MP proposes male sterilization ban
Men and women aged 35 and over or those who have at least two children are currently eligible for such surgery Male sterilization should be banned from the list of services at…
Biden Says US, Partners Have Not Given Up On Release Of Hamas Hostages
Biden Says US, Partners Have Not Given Up On Release Of Hamas Hostages Authored by Aldgra Fredly via The Epoch Times, The United States and its partners remain committed to securing the…
Washington decries ‘reckless’ missile strikes on Iraq
The Iranian attack did not target US facilities or personnel, a senior security official has said The US has rebuked Iran for its overnight missile attacks in Iraq and Syria, calling them…
Europe’s Big Powers Back Out Of US-Led Bombing Campaign Of Yemen
Europe’s Big Powers Back Out Of US-Led Bombing Campaign Of Yemen Via The Cradle, Europe is divided over the US-UK bombing of Yemen, one of the world’s poorest countries, as Italy, Spain,…
Republican presidential hopeful drops out of race
NATO skeptic Vivek Ramaswamy has offered his full support to GOP frontrunner Donald Trump Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has dropped out of the race for the White House after finishing fourth…
January 16th – 2024 Presidential Politics – Resistance Day 1092
In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post…
Trump scores major election victory
The ex-president received more votes than the next two candidates combined in the Iowa caucus Former President Donald Trump won a landslide victory in the first Republican primary of the 2024 presidential…
Tuesday January 16th – Open Thread
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And…
Russian car production surged in 2023 – data
The industry has rebounded after a sharp downturn in 2022 Russian factories produced more than 700,000 vehicles last year in what has been a rapid recovery from Western sanctions, Russian Deputy Prime…
German economy stalls – data
Growth in the EU’s powerhouse has continued to slow amid persistent economic headwinds The German economy shrank by 0.3% year-on-year in 2023 after being hit by high inflation, soaring energy prices, and…
After Visiting All 99 Iowa Counties and Failing to Win a Single One, Ron DeSantis Declares Victory “We Got Our Ticket Punched”
After visiting all 99 counties in Iowa and failing to win a single one, specifically because he visited all 99 counties in Iowa, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis declared the dark, unknown and…
Vivek Ramaswamy Suspends Campaign and Endorses President Donald Trump
Following a disappointing 4th place finish in Iowa, presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy announced he was suspending his campaign for the presidency and has endorsed President Donald Trump. WATCH: . (Des Moines) –…
Dissecting A Modern Vaccine Propaganda Piece
Dissecting A Modern Vaccine Propaganda Piece Authored by ‘A Midwestern Doctor’ via ‘The Forgotten Side Of Medicien’ Substack, Recently, I published an article which discussed how science been hijacked by corporate interests and turned…
Global Warming? 142 Million Americans Under Dangerous Wind Chill Alerts
Global Warming? 142 Million Americans Under Dangerous Wind Chill Alerts Legacy media spent last week fearmongering Americans into believing 2023 was the “hottest year” ever on record. Perhaps the eruption in climate…
Poll predicts huge electoral defeat for UK government
The Tories could be headed for their biggest loss since the late 1990s, a new survey suggests Britain’s Conservative party is slated for a major defeat in an upcoming general election and…
Trump Wins Iowa – President Trump Victory Speech From Iowa – Livestream Links
President Trump is expected to deliver remarks after a historic win in the Iowa caucus tonight. RSBN is live and covering. Livestream Links below: RSBN Rumble Livestream – RSBN YouTube Livestream ….
Red Sea tensions may become ‘impossible to contain’ – UN
The Gaza conflict has brought regional pressures to a boil, Antonio Guterres has said The current instability in the Middle East may soon spiral completely out of control, the UN Secretary-General Antonio…
Ron DeSantis Campaign Very Upset – Accuse Media of “Election Interference” for Calling Race for President Trump
Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley are locked in a tight race for the coveted first-loser title. However, the DeSantis campaign is very upset with the media for declaring President Trump the Iowa…
Catch The Gold-Wagon, Or Lose Your Fortune: Von Greyerz
Catch The Gold-Wagon, Or Lose Your Fortune: Von Greyerz Authored by Egon von Greyerz via GoldSwitzerland.com, With the US shooting itself in the foot again, we are now certain that this is…
Ukraine Urges China To Be Involved In Swiss-Hosted Peace Summit
Ukraine Urges China To Be Involved In Swiss-Hosted Peace Summit President Volodymyr Zelensky appears increasingly more serious about pursuing peace negotiations to end the war, and this was on display in comments…
North Korea abandons hope of peaceful reunification
Leader Kim Jong-un has called for amending Pyongyang’s constitution to classify South Korea as the “No. 1 hostile country” North Korea has followed through on leader Kim Jong-un’s conclusion that peaceful reunification…
Appeals Court Rules The Homeless Have A Right To Camp On Sidewalks
Appeals Court Rules The Homeless Have A Right To Camp On Sidewalks Authored by Mike Shedlock via MishTalk.com, The 9th circuit court of appeals affirmed the constitutional right of vagrants to sleep…
White House ‘Swatted’ After False Emergency Phoned In
White House ‘Swatted’ After False Emergency Phoned In The White House was ‘swatted’ on Monday, after a person called 911 to falsely claim that there was a fire at the residence and…
Most US adults give up on ‘American dream’ – poll
Only about one in four people still believes that success can be attained in their country through hard work Only around one-fourth US adults believe that the “American dream” of being able…
VOTE 2024 – Iowa Caucus Results and Election Discussion Thread
As we will do with each primary contest, this is the dedicated thread to the results from the primary caucus in the state of Iowa today. Forty delegates are up for grabs….
Russia foils another Ukrainian drone raid
At least three UAVs were intercepted over Voronezh region, according to the Defense Ministry DETAILS TO FOLLOW
Tucker Carlson Asks if the COVID-19 Genetic Modification Vaccine Changes Your DNA
As soon as many of us heard the basic outline of how the mRNA vaccine science works, we were hesitant to participate in the global experiment. After all, this is the government…
Russia strikes New York in Donbass – Ukraine
The oddly named settlement is a stronghold of Ukrainian troops north of Donetsk At least three people were injured in a Russian strike on New York, a town in the Ukrainian-controlled Donetsk…
Americans Divided On Progress Made Since ‘I Have A Dream’ Speech
Americans Divided On Progress Made Since ‘I Have A Dream’ Speech Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal holiday in the United States that honors the memory of the influential…
Pro-Palestinian Rioters Nearly Breach White House Gate In Clash With Police
Pro-Palestinian Rioters Nearly Breach White House Gate In Clash With Police Authored by Kos Temenes via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), A pro-Palestinian protest in the nation’s capital on Jan. 13 led…
Houthis issue new threat to American ships
The rebel group has vowed to keep up its attacks and target US vessels following Western airstrikes Yemen’s Houthi rebels have vowed more attacks on American shipping interests in the Red Sea…
Ukraine to close colleges for lack of students
The country is running out of high school graduates, the ministry of education has said The government in Kiev needs to shut down some higher education institutions because of a negative demographic…
Germany comments on Russian attack claim
Exploring a path that could lead to a conflict with Moscow is part of the “training,” a German Defense Ministry spokesman says The German Defense Ministry has commented on a potential escalation…
“90% Of The Population Will Be Dead Within A Year” – Dennis Quaid Warns Tucker Of Inevitable Major Solar Storm Destroying All Tech
“90% Of The Population Will Be Dead Within A Year” – Dennis Quaid Warns Tucker Of Inevitable Major Solar Storm Destroying All Tech “Basically, there is a 100% probability that our sun,…
Iran Launches Ballistic Missiles Against Foreign ‘Espionage Centers’ In Iraq’s Erbil
Iran Launches Ballistic Missiles Against Foreign ‘Espionage Centers’ In Iraq’s Erbil Multiple large explosions have been reported overnight (local) near the US Consulate in Erbil, Iraq, in what appears to be a…
Bitcoin Vs Marx: Two Competing Geopolitical Domino-Theories
Bitcoin Vs Marx: Two Competing Geopolitical Domino-Theories Authored by Robert Malka via BitcoinMagazine.com, Marxism and Bitcoin have one thing in common, the idea that a radical change in the structure of society…
‘Time is running out’ for US aid approval – Kiev
Ukraine’s top diplomat has warned that costs for Western allies will be much higher if Russian forces are allowed to win Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmitry Kuleba has warned that “time is running…
Iran fires missiles at ‘terrorists and spies’ near US consulate
The attack in Iraq and Syria were a reprisal for the Kerman bombing, the IRGC has said The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it had used ballistic missiles against an ISIS base…
Defense Secretary Austin Finally Leaves Hospital After 2 Weeks, Refuses To Resign
Defense Secretary Austin Finally Leaves Hospital After 2 Weeks, Refuses To Resign Amid a backdrop of scandal and controversy while still rebuffing calls to resign, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has been…
FDA Launches Fresh Bid To Toss Out High-Profile Ivermectin Case
FDA Launches Fresh Bid To Toss Out High-Profile Ivermectin Case Authored by Zachary Stieber via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is seeking to persuade a…
German Farmers Enter Week #2 Steadfast: “Take back the proposed tax increases, then we’ll pull back”
The German farmers are not negotiating with a government who is supposed to represent their interests. No, the farmers are telling their elected officials what they will accept, and what they will…
Missing US SEALs were chasing Iranian weapons – media
Pentagon officials have reportedly revealed that the two sailors were trying to intercept a shipment to Yemen’s Houthi rebels Two US Navy SEALs were reportedly searching for a shipment of Iranian weapons…
Iowa Caucus Kicks Off 2024 Primary Season: Trump Tops As Temps Drop
Iowa Caucus Kicks Off 2024 Primary Season: Trump Tops As Temps Drop In chilly Iowa, Republican candidates are making their final appeals before gathering for a 7 p.m. Caucus – during which…
Houthi Militants Attack US Container Ship With Ballistic Missiles Days After Biden Attack On Yemen
Houthi Militants Attack US Container Ship With Ballistic Missiles Days After Biden Attack On Yemen So much for the billions in taxpayer funds spent on Operation “Prosperity Guardian“, the Biden admin’s brilliant…
Timofey Bordachev: The US and Russia have vastly different ideas about who defeated Hitler’s Nazis, and here’s why it’s a problem
When a top American politician thinks the US liberated Ukraine in WWII, it’s clear we are no longer on the same page The fate of the Ukrainian lands is now at the…
Erdogan told Turkish officials to boycott Davos – Bloomberg
The Turkish leader was reportedly angered by the World Economic Forum’s response to Israel’s war in Gaza Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has intervened to stop Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek from attending…
Lawfare Against Trump Is Running Out Of Gas: VDH
Lawfare Against Trump Is Running Out Of Gas: VDH Authored by Victor Davis Hanson via American Greatness, Prosecutors are discovering that the more they seek to rush to judgment before the election…
Zelensky rejected favorable peace deal with Russia – ex-aide
Ukraine now faces ten to 15 years of war, Aleksey Arestovich has said Ukraine had the chance to make peace at the 2022 Istanbul talks but something or someone changed President Vladimir…
Houthis hit US ship with missile
The strike on a container ship came after American and British airstrikes reportedly failed to severely degrade the militia’s capabilities Yemen’s Houthi militants struck an American container ship with a ballistic missile…
Death, ‘Disease X’, & “Rebuilding Trust” With The Denizens Of Davos
Death, ‘Disease X’, & “Rebuilding Trust” With The Denizens Of Davos Authored by James Howard Kunstler via Kunstler.com, “I have decided to unilaterally rebrand Disease X! It is now Disease DIC! Debt…
“It’s All Over”: Powell’s WSJ Mouthpiece And JPMorgan Confirm Imminent End Of QT
“It’s All Over”: Powell’s WSJ Mouthpiece And JPMorgan Confirm Imminent End Of QT On December 13 the financial world was stunned when, just two weeks after Jerome Powell had said he it…
UK boasts of leading aid to Ukraine
London has touted its “100-year alliance” with Kiev while ignoring Washington Britain has trained tens of thousands of Ukrainian soldiers since 2014 and led the Western effort to aid Kiev, Defence Secretary…
The Ron DeSantis Closing Message to Iowa is a Perfect Encapsulation of Ron DeSantis
I doubt this guy is going to come in second place, maybe third; yet there’s a possibility he could even drop to a devastating fourth. The short answer about why is in…
Putin speaks to Modi
The leaders of Russia and India discussed bilateral relations and the Ukraine conflict during a phone call Russian President Vladimir Putin had a phone conversation with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on…
Apple Offers Ultra-Rare iPhone 15 Discount In China Amid Sliding Demand Fears
Apple Offers Ultra-Rare iPhone 15 Discount In China Amid Sliding Demand Fears Apple quietly introduced a rare discount on its latest iPhones in China, cutting prices as much as 500 yuan ($70)…
Secret German MoD Document Lays Out Path To World War III
Secret German MoD Document Lays Out Path To World War III Authored by Paul Joseph Watson via Modernity.news, The Germany military is preparing for a potential attack by Russia in February which…
Fake fire report at White House triggers emergency response
The false claim of a blaze at the US president’s home has come amid a wave of “swatting” calls targeting political figures Fire crews and other emergency responders have rushed to the…
Kremlin reacts to report of Russia preparing attack on NATO
German tabloid Bild alleged that Moscow is contemplating an assault on the US-led military bloc A report by German tabloid Bild claiming that Russia is gearing up for an “open attack” on…
Hey, Iowa
Hey guys, just a little note to give context to something that might help elevate your spirits. You are starting something today. Yes, you. Yup, you guys. You probably don’t know about…
‘Cost of dying’ at record high in UK – report
A growing number of Britons are choosing cheaper funerals amid declining living standards Funeral costs have risen to a record high in the UK, prompting nearly one in four people to opt…
India inks deal on first foreign port project – media
Bilateral discussions with Iran were focused on the International North-South Transport Corridor Iran and India signed a bilateral agreement to further develop the Chabahar Port, establishing a “long-term cooperation framework” for the…
China Sidesteps Nvidia Chip Ban As Military, Government Acquire Powerful H100s
China Sidesteps Nvidia Chip Ban As Military, Government Acquire Powerful H100s The Chinese military, state-run AI research institutes, and universities, have been buying the highest-end Nvidia semiconductors banned by the US from…
Abandoning dollar makes electronic goods cheaper in Russia – Izvestia
Most payments for imports of such goods in 2023 were made using yuan and rupees, according to the outlet Russian importers of electronics have nearly completely abandoned the US dollar and euro…
Meeting between Putin and North Korean FM ‘not ruled out’ – Kremlin
Pyongyang’s top diplomat, Choe Son-hui, is scheduled to meet with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Tuesday Russian President Vladimir Putin might meet with North Korea’s top diplomat, Choe Son-hui, this week,…
‘Miraculous’ Upward Revision Rescues Germany From Recession In Latest Data
‘Miraculous’ Upward Revision Rescues Germany From Recession In Latest Data It appears Berlin has been taking notes from their compatriots in Beijing when it comes to macro-economic data goal-seeking. Overnight saw preliminary…
German troops ‘welcome’ to march into Poland – official
Berlin’s forces haven’t been deployed on Polish soil since Hitler invaded in 1939 Poland is prepared to host German troops on its territory for the first time since World War II, Deputy…
UK to send 20,000 troops to NATO exercise
The British military will take part in one of the bloc’s biggest drills since the end of the Cold War The UK is set to deploy around 20,000 service members – as…
Price Wars Spark Rout In China’s Consumer Sector
Price Wars Spark Rout In China’s Consumer Sector By Charlotte Yang, Bloomberg Markets Live reporter and strategist The seemingly relentless decline in prices of Chinese goods amid tepid consumer demand is denting…
Qatar Pauses LNG Shipments In Red Sea After US Bombs Houthis
Qatar Pauses LNG Shipments In Red Sea After US Bombs Houthis The US and British bombing campaigns of Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen marks a significant intensification of the Middle East crisis. This…
Massive Money-Printing Will Accelerate As Debt Soars
Massive Money-Printing Will Accelerate As Debt Soars Authored by Daniel Lacalle, The U.S. federal government published a December deficit of $129 billion, up 52% from the previous year. The private sector recession is…
Will the ‘gates of hell’ open in the Middle East?
The US-led attacks on Yemen’s Houthis are another step towards a full-blown regional war, which can only be prevented by resolving the Israel-Palestine crisis The first month of 2024, as well as…
Illinois Governor Complains About Migrant Buses – Blames Republicans For Border Crisis
Illinois Governor Complains About Migrant Buses – Blames Republicans For Border Crisis As the mass invasion of illegal immigrants grows under the Biden Administration, Democrat politicians are suddenly suffering from a convenient…
Eroding Europe Profit Forecasts Are Risk For Stocks
Eroding Europe Profit Forecasts Are Risk For Stocks By Heather Burke, Bloomberg markets live reporter and strategist After a tepid start to the year, European stocks now face a tough earnings season amid…
Futures Dip As Doubts Emerge About March Rate Cut, US Markets Closed For Holiday
Futures Dip As Doubts Emerge About March Rate Cut, US Markets Closed For Holiday US equity futures were steady on Monday as investors were displeased by hawkish comments from ECB’s Holzmann ,…
Israel has no moral standing in Gaza – South African justice minister
Pretoria’s case is backed by international law and UN conventions, Ronald Lamola told RT Israel has no moral standing in Gaza and cannot commit genocide in the name of self-defense, South African…
Taiwan loses diplomatic ally to Beijing
Nauru has announced that it will cut ties with Taipei and recognize Beijing’s rule of the self-governing island Nauru, an island nation in the Central Pacific which is home to fewer than…
Warsaw should prepare for more Ukrainian refugees – deputy FM
Millions more could arrive in Poland if the front line shifts to the west, Andrzej Szejna has said Poland must be ready to accept even more Ukrainian refugees from the conflict between…
Indian opposition leader embarks on 6,700km rally ahead of key polls
Rahul Gandhi of the Congress party has started his second march across the country to engage with voters before May’s general election The leader of India’s main opposition party, the Congress, has…
ERCOT Issues “Conservation Appeal” For Texans As Polar Vortex To Spark “Record-Breaking Demand”
ERCOT Issues “Conservation Appeal” For Texans As Polar Vortex To Spark “Record-Breaking Demand” The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) posted warnings on the social media platform X on Sunday afternoon, warning…
The Democrat-To-English Dictionary (2024 Edition)
The Democrat-To-English Dictionary (2024 Edition) Authored by Eric Utter via AmericanThinker.com, In this era of hoaxes, euphemisms, obfuscation, and lies, I once again offer the following as a public service. Here are…
Which Jobs Have A Future?
Which Jobs Have A Future? Developments in AI as well as the need for a greener future are disrupting jobs across an array of sectors, with many positions dwindling, as other areas…
North Korea test-fires new hypersonic missile
The launch was Pyongyang’s first weapons test this year amid growing tensions with Seoul North Korea has tested a solid-fuel ballistic missile armed with a hypersonic warhead, the Korean Central Telegraphic Agency…
Talking about Zelensky’s ‘peace formula’ is pointless – Kremlin
Russia’s absence means the negotiations in Davos could not have produced any concrete results, Dmitry Peskov has said Top officials from dozens of countries who met in Switzerland to discuss Ukraine’s ‘peace…
AI doing British politicians’ jobs – minister
With ministers relying on artificial intelligence to read reports, the government may as well “let the robots run the country,” opposition lawmaker Sarah Olney has declared Members of the British government have…
Kiev restates goal of retaking Crimea
Ukraine aims to restore its 1991 borders despite having failed to push back Russian troops last year, according to its defense chief Kiev still plans to retake all of the territory it…
Taiwan fumes over Beijing’s stance on island’s autonomy
Taipei has accused the Chinese government of “belittling” the island’s “sovereignty and democratic system” Taiwan has rebuked Beijing for calling last Saturday’s election on the self-governed island a Chinese “domestic affair,” rejecting…
LNG exporting giant suspends shipping through Red Sea – Reuters
QatarEnergy is reportedly seeking security advice about whether passage is safe A leading global exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG), QatarEnergy, has stopped sending tankers via the Red Sea amid growing uncertainty…
Türkiye probes Israeli football player for ‘inciting hatred’
Sagiv Jehezkel displayed a hand-written message in support of hostages held by Hamas during a Turkish league game An Israeli football player from the Turkish club Antalyaspor, Sagiv Jehezkel, has been questioned…
Cabo Verde achieves malaria-free status
This marks a historic milestone in the fight against the mosquito-borne disease, according to the World Health Organization Cabo Verde has become the latest African country to be declared malaria-free by the…
Beijing cheers Moscow’s stance on Taiwan
Russian opposition to any form of independence for the self-governed island is appreciated, a Chinese diplomat has said Beijing appreciates Moscow’s position on Taiwan, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Monday, commenting…
“It’s The Economy, Stupid!” – The Real Reason So May Young People Are Living With Their Parents
“It’s The Economy, Stupid!” – The Real Reason So May Young People Are Living With Their Parents Authored by Sam Bourgi via CreditNews.com, Young adults used to dream of moving out of…
US spent over $1 billion on Russian uranium – media
The sanctioned country reportedly reemerged as America’s top supplier of the nuclear fuel The US imported more than $1 billion worth of Russian uranium from January through November 2023, RIA Novosti reported…
Ecuador’s Homicide Rate Is Skyrocketing
Ecuador’s Homicide Rate Is Skyrocketing Homicide rates are skyrocketing in Ecuador with official figures recording a death count of 4,800 in 2022. This is according to data from the Ecuadorian Ministry of Interior, published…
Rise in alcoholism reported in Russia
Experts attribute the uptick to a number of factors, including the pandemic and geopolitical tensions Russia’s federal statistics agency Rosstat has reported the first rise in the number of alcoholism cases nationwide…
Will the latest Middle East crisis impact oil markets?
The upward moves in crude prices have so far shown no signs of panic-buying, although investors remain on edge Last week’s airstrikes in Yemen by the US and UK are prompting concerns…
Free Russian wheat arrives in Cameroon
The humanitarian grain is headed for the Central African Republic (CAR) Some 25,000 tons of Russian humanitarian grain has been unloaded at the Douala autonomous port in Cameroon and sent to mills…
UK Government Workers Told To “Think” Trans People Are Women
UK Government Workers Told To “Think” Trans People Are Women Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity.news Civil servants in the UK, people working for the government, have been issued guidance that tells…
French Navy Plows Through Million Dollar Missiles To Defeat Cheap Houthi Drones
French Navy Plows Through Million Dollar Missiles To Defeat Cheap Houthi Drones A key reason that Yemen’s Houthis are unlikely to halt their attacks on Red Sea shipping as well as Western…